Another moody teenager here. I had periods of deep depression with SI and other times where I was very social and energetic. Did see the school guidance counsellor. He was useless. Back then there was no talk of mental illness so everyone was clueless. I did have friends and a boyfriend but my relationships were stormy due to my moods. At a school reunion one friend said she was amazed I hadn't ended my life. Apparently it was quite obvious I was a bit 'crazy'.